Recipe from Around the World: Rösti

02 Feb Recipe from Around the World: Rösti

Rösti is a traditional Swiss dish that has won the hearts of palates worldwide. Originally, this simple yet delicious dish was the breakfast of farmers in the canton of Bern, but nowadays it is enjoyed at any time of day and has become a popular accompaniment in international cuisine.

Ingredients:

• 2 potatoes  
• 1 onion  
• A pinch of salt  
• 1 teaspoon of dill  
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil for frying  
• Ground black pepper 

Preparation:

• Peel the onion and slice it finely into julienne strips.
•  Peel the potatoes and grate them. Place them in a bowl.
• Add the salt, black pepper, dill, and the julienned onion. Mix all the ingredients well.

•  Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Place a portion of the potato mixture (about 3 tablespoons) in the pan and flatten it to form a cake.
• Fry the rösti until it is golden and crispy, then flip it to cook the other side.
• Remove the rösti from the pan and place it on absorbent paper to drain any excess oil. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.

Serve the rösti hot, accompanied by sauces of your choice or as a side dish for meats or fish.